Former Detroit-based US attorney says more federal guardrails are needed to control Trump
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who prosecuted ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for racketeering, accuses the Trump administration of adopting many...
Quinn Klinefelter is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, anchoring midday newscasts and preparing reports for WDET, NPR and the BBC. Klinefelter joined WDET in 1998 after earning a M.A. from the nation's top-ranked journalism school, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and working as a sports correspondent for BBC Radio 4 and as a talk show host, anchor and reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
He has won over 50 awards for his work from groups including CBS Radio, the Associated Press, the Wisconsin and Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has covered government and politics for WDET, including interviewing numerous presidential candidates, Michigan governors and every Detroit mayor elected in the 21st century. He also regularly reports on sports and entertainment, including covering 20 editions of the Indianapolis 500.
He was literally on top of the news when he finished an interview with then-Senator Bob Dole by stepping on his shoes.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who prosecuted ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for racketeering, accuses the Trump administration of adopting many...
President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. Justice Department has been “weaponized” against him.But one former Justice official argues the...
The IndyCars and other racing machines have competed near Detroit’s Renaissance Center for several years now.The chair of the Grand...
WDET is examining Highland Park as part of our Crossing the Lines series. Hidden within the history of the Detroit enclave are the remnants of...
Michigan Secretary of State Joceyln Benson says she’ll maintain a firewall between herself and elections officials overseeing this year’s race...
In the early 20th Century Ford and Chrysler operated extensive facilities in Highland Park, helping its population grow to more...
There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor.Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan...
A survey finds Michigan voters concerned about an issue that might surprise some political candidates: the use of vaccines.The data...
WDET is examining the highlights and history of Highland Park as part of our Crossing the Lines series.The roughly three-square...
Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...
Michigan elects a new governor this year.The crowded field of candidates for the governor’s office includes former Michigan Attorney General...
WDET is talking to candidates vying to become Michigan’s next governor as the state heads towards party primaries and November’s...